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Columbus Lets Residents Vote on City Funds | Columbus News
Columbus is handing residents the reins on city funds with a bold new program: “Our Voice, Our Choice Budget.” Nine million dollars—$1 million per district—is up for grabs for neighborhood-driven capital projects like parks, sidewalks, and green spaces. Residents can submit ideas and vote online via the Common platform until August 28th, bypassing traditional bureaucracy and empowering everyday folks to shape their communities. This pilot program, the city’s first of its kind, aims to build deeper civic partnerships and ensure underheard voices get a seat at the table—without replacing the…
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